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The State of Green Business 2021

GreenBiz

The State of Green Business 2021. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 02:11. A year ago at this time, we looked ahead and confidently saw more engagement, new initiatives and a continuation of the forward march of progress that constitutes a typical year in the world of sustainable business. Joel Makower. Now, where were we?

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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know

GreenBiz

The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know. Tue, 05/18/2021 - 01:00. 1 question I get asked by job seekers, hands down, is "What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability?" Both organizations offer programs for young professionals or those new to sustainability. . Trish Kenlon.

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Why needless growth isn’t needed

GreenBiz

Thu, 05/20/2021 - 02:00. In its landmark Net Zero report , the IEA said that there is still a path to limit global warming to 1.5 It’s just the incentives that we have do not necessarily align with the imperative to be more sustainable.". Sustainable growth" might look quite different. Emily Chasan.

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Four ways we can prepare tomorrow's workers for green jobs

Corporate Knights

We analyzed job ads from a global database and found a tenfold increase in the number of jobs with “sustainability” in the title over the last decade, reaching 177,000 in 2021. What’s troubling is that there are not enough skilled workers to meet the rapid growth in green and sustainability jobs available. Closing the gap.

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 01:30. The Emerging Leaders program aims to foster a community of sustainability professionals that is diverse and representative of the world in which we live. Investors can commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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GRI Is Securing Progress: From Impacts to Action

3BL Media

For the first time, the report provides details on diversity and inclusion as well as GRI’s steps towards net-zero, by disclosing calculations of the CO2 emissions from business travel and staff commuting.

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Is your carbon accounting system prepared to count remote work?

GreenBiz

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 02:00. For corporate sustainability professionals, that means two really big questions (and many small ones) to consider: How will a hybrid style of working — with some employees remaining in home offices — affect carbon footprint calculations? Is your carbon accounting system prepared to count remote work?

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